The just concluded Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2016 that was held June 24 at Eko Hotels and suite was indeed thrilling. Med-Q Health Magazine was well represented as a Media Partner of the Oscar Award of Africa. The award was to acknowledge those people that have done great in promoting the health sector of Nigeria. There were a lot of humor, dance, entertainments and not to forget serve yourself. Popular Comedian Seyi Law filled the atmosphere with cool jokes that makes you rock your chair with laughter.People from all part of the nation came together and all parts of the health sector. It was indeed a day of excitement and glamour. The award ceremony was pioneered by Dr Wale Alabi, CEO Global Health Project and Resources. Former commissioner for health Ogun State, Dr Soyinka Ola and [b]commissioner health of Lagos state , Dr Jide Idris graced the occasion. Dr Olaokun Soyinka says; “we have entertainment awards, we can also have health award”. On the second Edition in the year 2015,Dr Anthony Omolola said; “Don’t be afraid of the space between your dream and reality, if you can dream it, you can make it so let us celebrate ourselves while we are alive.” If you have impacted lives and contributed greatly to the health sector, you will get an award. Even as a nominee, you are a winner because it is not easy to be a nominee.
Speaking at the award ceremony, the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Folorunsho Adewale who was represented by[b] Dr. Olufemi Fasanmade, Chairman Medical Advisory Committee LUTH said, “Though there are challenges facing the healthcare sector we are determined to correct and improve on it. Our colleagues and other stakeholders who are been celebrated here today deserve it. We must continue to encourage ourselves and promote good deeds in our society. NHEA is a good initiative that deserve encouragement from all stakeholders”.

In his acceptance, Prince Adelusi-Adeluyi says, “Nigerian Healthcare over the years has always been at the forefront of promoting innovation, teamwork, technological advancement and quality of healthcare service delivery” He therefore called for more unity in the sector to ensure improvement and more innovative growth in the sector for the benefit of all.

Also speaking, Moses Braimah, NHEA Director of Strategy & Communication hailed the award as the Oscar of the Nigeria healthcare sector. He further said that “NHEA has come a long way, and that the 2016 edition shows far more improvement than the previous two editions. In terms of organisation and participation by stakeholders. Awareness is growing. We can only get better.”

Dr. Wale Alabi, the Project Director says, “This is the highest honours for an outstanding excellence in the Nigeria healthcare space. They are champions who deserve recognition.”

NHEA 2016 received over 1,600 entries from over 80 organizations and individuals from all the 36 states of Nigeria.

The main sponsor for the event was PharmAccess. PharmAccess is a group dedicated to inclusive quality healthcare for people in sub-Sahara Africa.

Below are the winners of the prestigious NHEA award 2016 .

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, OFR,mni
Professor Olu Akinyanju (OON)


OUTSTANDING CSR HEALTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Dangote Foundation


OUTSTANDING STATE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR

Ondo State Trauma and Surgical Centre (OSTSC),


HEALTHCARE MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD – PRINT

Ifijeh Martins (This Day)


HEALTHCARE MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD – ELECTRONIC

Habibat Basanya (TVC)


HEALTHCARE FRIENDLY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR

Diamond Bank Plc


SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD – SERVICE TO HUMANITY

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Border)- Abuja


PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Reddington Hospital, Lagos


PRIVATE LABORATORY SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Pathcare Laboratories – Lagos


RADIOLOGY SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Clinix Healthcare – Lagos


HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR

Hygeia HMO– Lagos


INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Sproxil Nig. Ltd – Lagos


IVF SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Bridge Clinic – Lagos


DIALYSIS SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre – Abuja


EYE CARE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Eye Foundation Hospital- Lagos


DENTAL SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Smiles 360 Dental – Lagos


PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Ageless Physiotherapy – Lagos


TERTIARY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital – (LASUTH)


HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Realms Healthcare Services Consulting Ltd – Lagos


BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

JNC International – Lagos


LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MARKETING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

DCL Laboratory Product Ltd. – Abuja
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT MARKETING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Swiss Biostadt Limited – Lagos


PHARMACEUTICAL RETAIL OUTLET OF THE YEAR

Healthplus Pharmacy- Lagos



PHARMACEUTICAL (MANUFACTURER) OPERATION EXCELLENCE

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Fidson Healthcare Plc – Lagos


EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

May and Baker- Lagos
Interviews were conducted by MED-Q HEALTH MAGAZINE public relations officer, Omotayo Adigun and Editor-in-chief, Edafe Omuabor
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